Covers risk and uncertainty in environmental projects, focusing on cost-benefit analysis and the concept of certainty equivalent for risk-averse individuals.
Explores the revision of the International System of Units, focusing on the kilogram, ampere, kelvin, and mole, and the impact on scientific measurements.
Explains the conversion between SI and cgs units for magnetic fields and magnetization, highlighting the importance of accurate unit conversions in scientific calculations.
Explores the triumph of determinism in modern mechanics and the methodology of scientific development, with practical exercises on estimating surgical mask usage and analyzing atomic bomb energy.